Zoners Tell Petitioner To Get Letter Of Recommendation From Syracuse
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
SYRACUSE - Before the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals will approve Bob Gross' petition for an exception, they ask that Gross get a letter of recommendation from the town of Syracuse.
Tuesday, Gross (Pinecrest Marina) presented his petition to the Syracuse Town Council. The building he wants to convert to a marina showroom is between the new Ace Hardware and Wawasee Bowl on Ind. 13. He plans to tear off the front of the existing building and add a showroom. Maintenance facilities will be in the back of the building.
"We want to convert that existing building and attach it to our existing building," said Gross. He said the project is close to a $1-million investment.
As for the property across the street - Waterworld - he said it, too, is a stumbling block for him because of its unpleasant appearance.
"I feel like I'm here tonight because of what is across the street," said Gross.
However, he said he plans to sell Mastercraft boats and the main reason his business is coming to Syracuse is because Precision Marine is leaving town.
Gross said a BZA member was concerned about displaying pre-owned boats on the property. "We don't take junk in as trade," said Gross. Any undesirable boats would be in the back of the showroom.
Gross said his company intends to have a "beautiful" showroom with good landscaping. They have another dealership in Cedar Lake, and, he said, "we also give back to our community."
He said they will follow any restrictions or requirements the council puts on them. He said Pinecrest Marina actually sells and services marine boats and is not a marina.
The council approved town manager Brian Redshaw to write a letter of recommendation.
In another matter, Syracuse Park and Recreation Superintendent Michael Hixenbaugh told the council the Scout Cabin will be officially closed for public use Dec. 1. The park board made the official decision at its last park board meeting. All interested parties have been contacted.
The reason behind the closing, he said, is because Progressive Engineering Inc., Goshen, looked at the building and determined the roof is not adequate to safely carry the full snow loads required by the Indiana Uniform Building Code for northern Indiana.
Hixenbaugh said after the park board reviewed the engineer's report, they decided to go on the side of caution and close the Scout Cabin.
However, the long-term fate of the cabin has not been decided. "There's no plans in doing anything but to shut it down."
He said the engineer did indicate there are options available to solve the safety concerns but he has not heard anything from any of the concerned groups.
A committee is working on finding places for the displaced groups who use the cabin to meet.
"It's unfortunate we had to be in this situation," he said.
In other business, the council:
• Approved the 2001 water budget at $454,025, an increase of 5.6 percent from last year. They also approved the wastewater budget for $789,670, an increase of 0.3 percent.
• Approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the street department at a cost of $41,574.81.
• Remembered Town Council President Bill Cutter, who died Nov. 5. Cutter served nine years on the council, the last two as president.
"I know from talking with his family," said council vice president Paul Stoelting, "he enjoyed it immensely."
Stoelting challenged the rest of the council to do as good a job as Cutter did.
• Approved the members of the Syracuse Tree Board to be town manager Brian Redshaw, town councilwoman Carol Koble, utilities superintendent Kent Thielka, plant pathologist Jerry Riffle and Hixenbaugh.
• Approved the train safety committee to consist of Linda Neff, Rebecca Kubacki, Gordon Moore, Dennis Beadle, Omer Kropf, town marshal Tom Perzanowski and town manager Brian Redshaw.
• Approved an exception to the salary ordinance to allow Perzanowski to have two weeks vacation time in 2000.
• Approved the statement of budget, income and equity for the water department to be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Approved for their year-end meeting to be Dec. 28 at 7 p.m.
• Approved a work session to discuss the Ind. 13 widening project Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. [[In-content Ad]]
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SYRACUSE - Before the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals will approve Bob Gross' petition for an exception, they ask that Gross get a letter of recommendation from the town of Syracuse.
Tuesday, Gross (Pinecrest Marina) presented his petition to the Syracuse Town Council. The building he wants to convert to a marina showroom is between the new Ace Hardware and Wawasee Bowl on Ind. 13. He plans to tear off the front of the existing building and add a showroom. Maintenance facilities will be in the back of the building.
"We want to convert that existing building and attach it to our existing building," said Gross. He said the project is close to a $1-million investment.
As for the property across the street - Waterworld - he said it, too, is a stumbling block for him because of its unpleasant appearance.
"I feel like I'm here tonight because of what is across the street," said Gross.
However, he said he plans to sell Mastercraft boats and the main reason his business is coming to Syracuse is because Precision Marine is leaving town.
Gross said a BZA member was concerned about displaying pre-owned boats on the property. "We don't take junk in as trade," said Gross. Any undesirable boats would be in the back of the showroom.
Gross said his company intends to have a "beautiful" showroom with good landscaping. They have another dealership in Cedar Lake, and, he said, "we also give back to our community."
He said they will follow any restrictions or requirements the council puts on them. He said Pinecrest Marina actually sells and services marine boats and is not a marina.
The council approved town manager Brian Redshaw to write a letter of recommendation.
In another matter, Syracuse Park and Recreation Superintendent Michael Hixenbaugh told the council the Scout Cabin will be officially closed for public use Dec. 1. The park board made the official decision at its last park board meeting. All interested parties have been contacted.
The reason behind the closing, he said, is because Progressive Engineering Inc., Goshen, looked at the building and determined the roof is not adequate to safely carry the full snow loads required by the Indiana Uniform Building Code for northern Indiana.
Hixenbaugh said after the park board reviewed the engineer's report, they decided to go on the side of caution and close the Scout Cabin.
However, the long-term fate of the cabin has not been decided. "There's no plans in doing anything but to shut it down."
He said the engineer did indicate there are options available to solve the safety concerns but he has not heard anything from any of the concerned groups.
A committee is working on finding places for the displaced groups who use the cabin to meet.
"It's unfortunate we had to be in this situation," he said.
In other business, the council:
• Approved the 2001 water budget at $454,025, an increase of 5.6 percent from last year. They also approved the wastewater budget for $789,670, an increase of 0.3 percent.
• Approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the street department at a cost of $41,574.81.
• Remembered Town Council President Bill Cutter, who died Nov. 5. Cutter served nine years on the council, the last two as president.
"I know from talking with his family," said council vice president Paul Stoelting, "he enjoyed it immensely."
Stoelting challenged the rest of the council to do as good a job as Cutter did.
• Approved the members of the Syracuse Tree Board to be town manager Brian Redshaw, town councilwoman Carol Koble, utilities superintendent Kent Thielka, plant pathologist Jerry Riffle and Hixenbaugh.
• Approved the train safety committee to consist of Linda Neff, Rebecca Kubacki, Gordon Moore, Dennis Beadle, Omer Kropf, town marshal Tom Perzanowski and town manager Brian Redshaw.
• Approved an exception to the salary ordinance to allow Perzanowski to have two weeks vacation time in 2000.
• Approved the statement of budget, income and equity for the water department to be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Approved for their year-end meeting to be Dec. 28 at 7 p.m.
• Approved a work session to discuss the Ind. 13 widening project Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. [[In-content Ad]]